Offshore For Sure (O4S)
Energy transition is also taking place at sea
Our coasts are blessed with an abundance of energy sources, including tidal and wave energy. The development of a carbon-neutral energy system with reduced reliance on gas is a concern at the local, regional, national, and European levels. And, of course, the region must remain secure. Therefore, there is a significant need for integrated solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation. With the increasing installations at sea, comprehensive attention to cybersecurity is also crucial.Â
Promising offshore energy solutions
Five developers of promising offshore energy solutions are joining forces in Offshore For Sure (O4S), supported by specialists from Belgium and the Netherlands. These five projects represent innovative solutions from technology developers with a proven track record and a clear plan for deployment in the fields of tidal energy, wave energy, offshore floating solar energy, and energy storage
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About the project
Five innovations and supporting partners
The five demonstration projects represent innovative solutions from technology developers with proven track-record and clear deployment plans in the fields of tidal energy, wave energy, offshore floating solar energy, and energy storage:
1. Wave energy by Dutch Wave Power
2. Tidal energy by Water2Energy
3. Offshore solar by Oceans of Energy
4. Energy storage simulation by FLASC
5. Smart management and predictive maintenance of tidal turbines by Tocardo
These technology developers benefit from the knowledge and expertise of supporting partners including Bluespring, World Class Maintenance, International Marine & Dredging Consultants, Ecopower, Rijkswaterstaat, Parkwind, Ghent University, HOWEST, Deftiq, and the Zeeland Environmental Federation.
Bluespring is the driving force behind the Offshore For Sure project and acts as the project coordinator.
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Would you like to be involved as a stakeholder in the project or stay informed about Offshore For Sure developments? We also specifically invite training providers, universities, and vocational schools to join the Advisory Board on Education & Training.
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Energy Transition at Sea:
Testing and demonstrating Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) installations near the Belgian-Dutch border and busy international shipping lanes is ideal for identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks early on, preventing future delays or obstacles to ORE scaling. This project will be the first in the world to install and integrate an offshore solar farm within an offshore wind park. This offshore solar energy farm will be aligned with the energy profiles of the wind park to optimize energy output. The goal is to demonstrate the benefits of combining multiple energy generation techniques. At sea, wave and tidal energy provide consistent and predictable power supply independent of weather conditions. Additionally, the project examines differences in Dutch and Belgian regulations, identifies potential conflicts (risk analysis), and provides recommendations for harmonization.This project is made possible with the financial support from:
The Offshore For Sure Partnership includes the following partners:
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